Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency

Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency NDIA Homeland Security Symposium and Exposition - 2004 May 27, 2004 Jane Alexander, PhD Deputy Director, HSARPA jane.alexander@dhs.gov

General DHS Organization Structure • Coast Guard • Secret Service • Citizenship & Immigration & Ombuds • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties • Legislative Affairs • General Counsel • Inspector General • State & Local Coordination • Private Sector Coordination • International Affairs • National Capital Region Coordination • Counter-narcotics • Small and Disadvantaged Business • Privacy Officer • Chief of Staff Secretary (Ridge) & Deputy Secretary (Loy) Management (Hale) Science & Technology (McQueary) Border & Transportation Security (Hutchinson) Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response (Brown) Information Analysis & Infrastructure Protection (Libutti) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Science and Technology (S&T) Mission Conduct, stimulate and enable research, development, test, evaluation and timely transition of homeland security capabilities to federal, state and local operational end-users. <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

S&T Organization Chart Under Secretary for Science & Technology (McQueary) Office of Plans Programs and Budgets (Albright) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (Bolka) Office of Systems Engineering & Development (Kubricky) Office of Research and Development (McCarthy) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Plans Programs and Budgets • Work with customers to identify operational needs • Establish priorities • Develop general timeline of deployment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Crosscutting Portfolio Areas • Chemical • Biological • Radiological • Nuclear • High Explosives • Cyber defense (CBRNECyber) <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Customer Specific Portfolios • Critical Infrastructure Protection • Borders and & Transportation Security • Emergency Preparedness and Response • US Coast Guard • US Secret Service • State & Local Responders • Threat & Vulnerability, Testing & Assessment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

ORD Goals • Provide the nation with an enduring RDT&E capability • Provide stewardship for the homeland security science and technology complex • Preserve and broaden U.S. leadership in science and technology <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

SE&D Goals • Develop systems context for solutions • Conduct rapid full-scale development • Conduct acceptance testing • Transition to production <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Mission Engage the Private Sector in R&D to Satisfy DHS needs • Satisfy operational requirements • Conduct rapid prototyping and commercial adaptation • Research & develop revolutionary options <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA & SED Execution Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Systems Engineering & Development Industry Industry Universities Laboratories Innovation, Adaptation, & Revolution Development Engineering, Production, & Deployment <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Legacy of HSARPA NameHow is it different from DARPA? • Differences • 85-90% of funds for identified DHS requirements • 10-15% of funds for revolutionary research • Breakthroughs, • New technologies and systems <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

DHS Systems Needs Differ from DoD and Other Agency Systems Needs • “Zero” false positives at the system level • Affordability is a performance characteristic; • “If it’s not affordable…zero performance” • System matches regional needs • Tailored to existing vulnerabilities, governments, methods of operations and legacy systems • Cannot mandate Federal solutions <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Technology Strategy • DOD • “Train as you fight… fight as you train” • DHS • Deal with emergency using strengths built to handle everyday missions <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Legacy of HSARPA NameHow is it like DARPA? • Similarities • Program Manager owns program • Active technical leadership of program • Full range of contracting vehicles • Common technology base with DoD <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Program Defined • Coordinated R&D efforts that accomplish a specific mission-oriented objective • Delivers: capability, hardware, software, prototype, algorithm, demonstration of feasibility, etc. • Defined schedule, funding, & risk management strategy • May be phased • May include downselects • Not just a collection of contracts <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Program Management Process Planning Solicitation Contract Execution • Communicating our plans • Providing useful context • Presenting priorities • Posting solicitations • Solicitation process – White Papers • Submitting proposals • Different programs demand different contract vehicles • Use flexibility to match mission • Programs tailored to meet unique conditions of objectives • Minimum bureaucracy <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Communication Is Important, Bureaucracy Isn’t • To get the best efforts, we need continuous communication • If you have a good idea: • First, look for an open solicitation • Second, call or email us • If we resonate, then send a short white paper • If still good, then send a full proposal • Continue communication during execution <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

R&D Priorities 1) Develop and deploy state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating cost systems toprevent the illicit traffic of R/N materials and weaponsinto and within United States. 2) Provide state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating cost systems todetect rapidly and mitigate the consequences of the release of biological and chemical agents. 3) Provide state-of-the-art, high performance, low operating costsystems todetect illicit high explosivestransit into and within the United States. 4) Enhance the conventional missionsof all DHS operational units through targeted RDT&E and systems development and engineering. 5) Develop and provide capabilities forprotecting cyber and other critical infrastructures. 6) Develop capabilities toprevent technology surpriseby anticipating emerging threats. <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

New Capabilities Needed To… • Share information and analysis • Test and assess threats and vulnerabilities • Mitigate effects of terrorists attacks • Provide Federal, State, Local operational end-users with capabilities, systems and equipment they need to respond to, and recover from, attacks <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Progress • BAA with TSWG – May 2003 • 3344 White Papers – fifty contracts being let now • Project HAWKEYE with USCG – FY 2004 • Sensor testbed for coastal operations • Next Generation Chem/Bio Sensors – RA03-01 – September 2003 -40 teams/individuals selected for negotiations • Upgrade Bio-watch sensors and systems • Enable smart buildings • Support emergency responders <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Progress • SBIR – November 2003 – 374 proposals, 66 contracts • New Systems/Technologies to Detect Low Vapor Pressure Chemicals (e.g. TIC) • Advanced, Low-cost Aerosol Collectors • Computer Modeling Tool for Vulnerability Assessment of US Infrastructure • Ship Compartment Inspection Device • Marine Asset Tag Tracking System • Automatic Identification System Tracking and Collision Avoidance Equipment for Small Boats • Advanced SCADA and Related Distributed Control Systems • Cyber Security Center – Management and Support Contract – January 2004 <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Progress • BAA04-01 released 27 Feb 04 - Radiological and NuclearCountermeasures System Architectures Analysis (RNCSAA) (three awards in progress) • Develop System Architecture Evaluation Framework • Study Systems Effectiveness and Vulnerability • Novel Architectures and Approaches for Countermeasures • BAA04-02, Detection Systems for Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasure (DSRNC) – Feb 2004 - 346 white papers under evaluation • Near-term Enhancements to Existing Countermeasures Systems • Rapid Development and Prototyping of New Systems • Phased Development of Next Generation Capabilities • Enabling Component Technologies for Enhanced CountermeasuresHSARPA will invest $50M in FY04 for these priority items Closed - three selectees <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Progress BAA04-03, Bioinformatics and Assay Development Program (213 white papers under evaluation; expected completion date 25 June) • Extension of baseline protein and nucleic acid assays(faster more accurate detections, with greater confidence, and little or no deployment cost differential, • Assays for new, emerging or engineered threats(detects previously unknown threats), • Bioinformatic tools(develops fully integrated microbial pathogen database), and • Assays and tools for forensic analysis(develops highly discriminating genetic assays that allow identification of strains). BAA04-05, Automated Scene Understanding Technology and Prototypes (220 white papers are under evaluation and expected to be completed 7 June); • Recognize and correlate indications of unusual, criminal, or terrorist activities. • Improve the efficiency and reduce the operating cost of security infrastructure • Create one or more demonstration prototypes <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

HSARPA Progress BAA04-06, Advanced Container Security Device (105+ bidders registered to submit white papers: white papers due 28 May 2004). Develops, field-test, and transition to commercialization the next generation of shipping container security devices. Phases: System Requirements Review, Critical Design Review Production and Test. Port and Coastal Security Workshop planned for May 26-27 at Noesis, Inc., Arlington, VA. SBIR FY04.2 pre-solicitation (published on Friday, May 14, 2004: proposals due 14 July) contains the following topic areas: Cross-Domain Attack Correlation Technologies Real-Time Malicious Code Identification Alternatives to Cl2 in Municipal Water Purification Wide-Area TIC Neutralization Innovative Techniques for Concealed Weapons or Explosive Detection at a Distance Improved And Innovative Cooling Garments For Emergency Responders <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Coming Events • Chemical Countermeasures • Strategies for Low Vapor Pressure Materials Workshop completed • Identify, develop, and validate fielded systems capable of detecting toxic compounds at concentrations which pose health hazards. Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking promising research in: • pre-concentration of samples prior to analysis, • large volume samplers, • short range (<3m) detectors, and long range (>3m) detectors. • Counter-Rail, Truck, Suicide Bomb Technologies • Adequate protection against the threat of high explosives in the form of truck-bombs, suicide bombs, and bombs directed toward public transportation systems • Workshop 15-16 June at BWI Holiday Inn • BAA follows <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Contracting with HSARPA • Research and Development programs can be very diverse depending on technology focus and maturity • These types of programs often require flexible contracting solutions to maximize innovation and facilitate team structure • HSARPA’s goal is to assess each program to determine the appropriate type of solicitation and funding mechanism • The Homeland Security Act gave DHS and HSARPA a variety of contracting arrangement choices <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

For HSARPA R&D funding opportunities, please monitor: www.dhs.gov, www.hsarpasbir.com, www.hsarpabaa.com, and www.fedbizopps.gov <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

Conclusion • We need to work together • Together we can make a difference to improve homeland security <<Dr Jane A. Alexander -Homeland Security Symp-Expos.ppt .ppt>>

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